Growing in Christ Sermon Series

CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor PASTORAL STAFF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Melody Morgan, Pastoral Services Exec. Dir. Operations Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Daryle Brown, Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, Assoc. Pastor Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Rev. Aaron McLeod, Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Exec. Min. of Community Exec. Dir. of Special Projects Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor Engagement and Transformation Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mark A. Smith, Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Exec. Minister of Stewardship

PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor

Wednesday Praise and Prayer Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service LIVE Sunday Webcasts (Praise Service begins 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 15 minutes prior) www.trinitychicago.org Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. Youth Church Radio Broadcast 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CFABS Bible Study Sundays, 6:00 p.m. 773-966-1507 WVON 1690 AM Bible Discovery Hour For current schedule, 9:45 a.m. Visit www.trinitychicago.org

Church Hours 400 West 95th Street Monday – CLOSED Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Tuesday through Friday Telephone (773) 962-5650 @TrinityChicago 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. #TrinityChicago Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Table of Contents

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...... 2 Hymn of Praise "God Has Work For Us To Do" ...... 3 Unison Scripture ...... 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...... 4 Lenten Fast ...... 5 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermons and Wednesday@TheWell Messages ...... 6 Pastor Moss' Speaking Engagement/Stay Connected Update ...... 7 Artists-in-Residence/Singles Community ...... 8 Atrium and Fellowship Hall Consecration ...... 9 #HEARMENOW Weekend Series/Senior Squad Up ...... 10 Immabasi and Family Caregivers Support/Freedom School Gospel Run ...... 11 Women's Conference 2017 ...... 12 Women's Conference 2017 Fitness Party/Ad book ...... 13 Blaine DeNye Library/Easter Egg Hunt ...... 14 New Member Class ...... 15 Akiba ...... 16 Endeleo ...... 17 Calendar/Divine Imagination...... 18 Events ...... 19 Party With A Purpose ...... 20 Ethiopia Trip/Ethiopian Sojourn Reading Assignments ...... 21 Churchwide Theme 2017 ...... 23

Service and Support ...... 24 OF CONTENTS TABLE Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.

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WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest

Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 1 Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Opening Song ...... “God Is Great” Choral Introit ...... “All People of God” Opening Song ...... “Worship The Lord” Hymn of Praise ...... “God Has Work For Us To Do” Unison Scriptures ...... Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word Baby Dedication The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings

Altar Call ...... “Help Us To Love Others” Sermon ...... “Growing In Christ, Pt. 3: I Choose Compassion” Hymn of Invitation

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ...... “Lord You Are Good” Ministry of Music...... “Help Us To Love Others” Sermon ...... “Growing In Christ, Pt. 3: I Choose Compassion” Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings

Altar Call/Benediction

**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

March 19, 2017 2 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise Unison Scripture GOD HAS WORK MATTHEW 25:31-46 (NIV) FOR US TO DO 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, Til all the jails are empty and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And all the bellies filled; 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Till no one hurts 34“Then the King will say to those on his right, or steals or lies, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you And no more blood gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you is spilled. invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

God has work for us to do, 37“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and God has work for us to do; give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and Till God’s will is done clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these And things are made new, brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

God has work for us, 41“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart

from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire SCRIPTURE PRAISE/UNISON OF HYMN work for us to do. prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

44“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns

As we prepare for our churchwide Lenten season fast, keep in mind our 2017 Theme – Growing in Christ. Our reset cards for 2017 reflect the monthly scriptures supporting our theme, focusing on a separate growth message each month. For the time of our fast, the themes will focus on Growing in Love and Growing in the Word of God. You are encouraged to use this resource as a source of inspiration during our fasting period and beyond. Fasting is a spiritual disciple designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2017, as we seek to renew our relationship with God, God will reveal God’s purpose and plan in your life, if you dare fast, pray, study, and learn the power of quiet time. Jesus had to steal away from the crowd and spend time with his Father in the mountains to pray, study, reflect, meditate, and center his spirit. If fasting and prayer were the disciplines of Jesus, shouldn’t this be followed by us? Join with us this season and witness a breakthrough – as we fast, pray, study, reflect, meditate, and learn the power of quiet time. Question: I have never fasted before? could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they Answer: Consult your doctor first!* Fasting is not would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king. the removal of all food from your diet. Fasting is learning to discipline your mind, body and spirit • March 1 – March 7 to remove “something” you know hinders your Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m. ability to function at your highest capacity, from • March 8 – March 14 your life or diet. Eat only two meals a day, before 6:00 p.m. • March 15 – March 21 Question: Is fasting biblical? Eat only fruits and vegetables, before 6:00 p.m. Answer: Fasting is biblical. Throughout the Old • March 22 – March 28 and New Testaments, fasting was used by the Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat may people of God to prepare for a spiritual challenge, be added. hear God’s voice before making a major decision, • March 29 – April 4 and for removing destructive forces in your life. Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat LENTEN FAST LENTEN may be added. Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces • April 5 – April 15 • March 1 – March 7 Eat three meals a day before 6:00 p.m. Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m. • March 8 – March 14 Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from your Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m. diet or life. One type of fasting is to remove certain • March 15 – March 21 foods from your diet, such as fried foods, sweets, Eat only one meal a day before 6:00 p.m. sodas, or refined sugar and/or flour. • March 22 – March 28 Drink only juices, water, and/or tea *Please seek the advice of your primary care provider/ doctor before beginning a fast that involves restricting food/ • March 29 – April 4 calories and/or medication. Your doctor can help you design Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 a fasting plan that protects your health and well-being. This p.m. is extremely important if you are pregnant or have a medical • April 5 – April 15 condition. Medical condition examples include, but are not Slowly begin to add meat to your diet limited to those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, recent surgery, etc. Fast #2 – The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 5 Announcements

Growing in Christ Sermon Series Sunday, March 19, 2017 Sunday, March 26, 2017 Sermon Title: I Choose Compassion Sermon Title: I Choose Prayer Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Sunday, April 2, 2017 Sermon Title: I Choose Gratitude Scripture: Psalm 9:1

Wednesday at the Well 7:14 p.m. nightly Wednesdays, March 8, 2017 through April 5, 2017 The Mind, Body and Soul: Holistic Health, Healing, and Living For the next several Wednesday Pastor Moss, along with Mrs. Monica Moss, and Dr. Terry Mason, will present three aspects of holistic health with a primary emphasis on food (real food) as a biblical call, the medical necessity for real food, and the daily practical action steps to live this call. Join us as we learn together how to care for the temple God had provide us.

PASTOR MOSS’ PREACHING ENGAGEMENT TODAY!

Greater Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 11240 S. Indiana Ave. 3:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKING NEWS! The total sale of "Stay Connected" CDs, as of March 16, 2017, has reached 1,050 units sold! We have exceeded our initial sales goal!! March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 7 Announcements THE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE MINISTRY Presents the Opening of the 2017 Winter Youth Art Exhibit!

Who else is excited about joining the Singles Community Ministry “Using Drafting Fundamentals In Art” for #HashtagLunchbag? 1,200 of Chicago’s homeless will receive a Sunday, March 19, 2017 healthy and hearty lunch, with a little 2nd Floor Narthex side of love and encouragement, thanks to your hard work! Come Following the 11:00 a.m. celebrate with the Singles of Trinity worship service UCC and keep living through giving! The Exhibit runs through Sunday, April 30, 2017 SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Each year at this time, we exhibit The Promontory the works of our young artists who 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. participated in our Annual Artists in Residence Workshop! This year, the Chicago, IL young artists learned “Using Drafting Fundamentals in Art.” Attire: Black T-Shirt

As an added bonus, we’ll also have The Singles Community meets first drawings on display from the Church Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. For information, Renovation Project, provided by Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2357 or the Architecture Firm of RaMona email [email protected] Westbrook.

March 19, 2017 8 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements JOIN PASTOR MOSS FOR THE CONSECRATION OF THE REMODELED ATRIUM AND FELLOWSHIP HALL Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Following Wednesday@TheWell

Our Atrium and Fellowship Hall have a new look! The floors have been redone using the latest technologies and have been inscribed with key messages associated with our Black Value System and our focus on Christ, Community, and Culture. The floors in both areas feature several Adinkra symbols originally created by the Ashanti of Ghana and the Byaman of Cote d’Ivoire. Below are the symbols and their meanings:

NYAMI NTI NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO “By God’s Grace” “God is in the heavens” Symbol of faith and trust in God. Symbol of hope; a reminder that God’s dwelling place is in the heaven, where He can listen to all prayers. ANNOUNCEMENTS NSOROMMA GYE NYAME “Child of the heavens” “Except for God” Symbol of guardianship; a reminder Symbol of the supremacy of God. that God is the father and watches over all people.

BESE SAKA NKONSONKONSON “Sack of cola nuts” “Chain Link” This symbol also represents the role Symbol of unity and human of agriculture and trade in bringing relations; a reminder to peoples together. contribute to the community, that in unity lies strength. SANKOFA “Return and get it”

March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 9 Announcements 1ST ANNUAL #HEARMENOW, #IMLISTENING WEEKEND SERIES Thursday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 5:30 p.m. - Saturday, March 25, 2017 Concluding during worship service, Sunday, March 26, 2017

Children, youth, teens, millennials, adults, elders, teens! Do you want to express concerns in a safe space about today’s society? Are you looking for a space where you and your family can have effective dialogue? This series is perfect for families, church members, and youth of all ages! We are creating a safe space where concerns can be discussed so that we can impact our youth more effectively. • Listening activities, including intergenerational discussion on music, prayer breakfast, games, Yoga, Zumba, and a lock-in! • One parent or responsible adult must attend the lock-in, no more than 4 youth per one adult. Online and in-person registration continues! http://tinyurl.com/HearMeNowTUCC

Registration fee: $10 per person; $30 per family of 4; $7 each additional person. Fee includes registration packet, meals and snacks

For information, Call Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected]. CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Join us for “Senior Squad 2017” Following the 11:00 a.m. worship services Sundays, March 12th and 26th; ; April 9th and April 23; and May 14th and May 28th WHAT IS SENIOR SQUAD? Senior Squad is an opportunity for our high school seniors who will graduate in 2017 to gather, support, and encourage one another, in Christian education, college preparation, and fellowship activities.

Also, please share your high school, prom, and graduation dates with us through our group messaging system at:

https://app.groupme.com/join_group/28406596/pUMsno

Parents, with your permission, we will add your child’s email and phone information to our Senior Squad database. You may do so by sending a separate email to Rev. Carmin Frederick-James at [email protected] or our ministry liaison, Ms. Camille Cavil at [email protected]. March 19, 2017 10 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements THE IMMABASSI HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY/FAMILY CAREGIVER'S SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTS “Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s”

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Boardroom

Feeling unsure or ill at ease spending time with a person with memory loss? By understanding the disease and how it affects the brain, you can easily make meaningful connections with a person with Alzheimer’s disease. This program will provide insight into memory loss, dementia, and their effects on communication and behavior, as well as introducing participants to techniques that can be used to make visits more comfortable ad meaningful. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Team Trinity!

Chicago Gospel 5K & Gospel Kids Run/Walk Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8am - Oakwood Street Beach

Register through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org A portion of every Team Trinity registration supports our Trinity UCC Freedom School!

Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6, 2017 The Westin Hotel 400 Park Boulevard • Itasca, IL

TEEN REGISTRATION $70/person (Must be a high school student) www.trinitywomensweekend.org

2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE GUEST MINISTERS

Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin Rev. Sheleta Fomby Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins Executive Minister, Minister to Church LIfe, Senior Pastor, The Park Church Reid Temple AME Church Euclid Avenue UCC Charlotte, North Carolina Silver Spring, Maryland Cleveland, Ohio

March 19, 2017 12 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Westin Hotel • 400 Park Boulevard• Itasca, IL 630-773-4000 or visit https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/TrinityUnitedChurchofChrist2017 Standard Rooms Suites $119 Single (plus tax) $199 Single (plus tax) $129 Double (plus tax) $209 Double (plus tax) $139 Triple (plus tax) $219 Triple (plus tax) $149 Quad (plus tax) $229 Quad (plus tax)

THE 2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Presents FITNESS PARTY An Evening of Fitness and Fun!!!

Friday, April 7, 2017

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Atrium Zumba • Piloxing • Yoga, and more! *Donations welcome

DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR AD TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE BOOK!

Stop by the Women’s Conference Registration table following all worship services today! All submitted ads must be: “Camera Ready” and paid in full at submission. Deadline for ads: Sunday, April 2, 2017. For information, contact Min. Jené Colvin, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 13 Announcements The Blaine DeNye Library The Singles Community Ministry Partners Ministry and Robichaux Park Invite all students, ages 10-16 to participate in a BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST

Design should include: • Colors: Red, black, and green • Size: 8” x 2” Invite you to an • Words: Trinity UCC Blaine DeNye Library Easter Egg Hunt

Requirements: Saturday, April 15th, 2017 • All work must be original and not copy 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. written material Robichaux Park • 9247 S. Eggleston • All entries become the property of Trinity UCC Fun for ages 3-12 years old • Contestants can use sketching, hand Enjoy Food, Games, and Fellowship drawing, and painting VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The winner will receive a prize!! To help with games and food Deposit entries in the Blaine DeNye Library mailbox in the mailroom, through Sunday,

April 9, 2017. Parents are asked to donate one ______bag of candy; candy and prize donations are also needed from the JOIN US FOR OUR 3RD congregation. Please bring unopened, ANNUAL LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE! wrapped bags of candy and Easter MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW! baskets to be used as prizes for games th For more Information, contact Ms. to the mailroom by Friday, April 14 . Eleanor Smith, 773-962-5650 or elsmith@ trinitychicago.org. For information and to volunteer, contact the Singles Ministry, singles@ trinitychicago.org, or 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2357.

The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members To Attend Their BLACK AND CHRISTIAN New Member Class

We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your new member class! Please don’t delay! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked the aisle” is in three stages:

• Completion of your New Member Class • Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The “Right Hand of Fellowship” is a requirement for full membership into your new church home, Trinity UCC • Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home

The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to “walk with you” throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance.

Adults and Teens Children ages 12 and under Saturday, April 1, 2017 Saturday, April 1, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Registration: 8:30 a.m. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall (Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian) (Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided)

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, April 2, 2017, 4:30 p.m.

Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you! RSVP and CONFIRM your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately! Expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the Class.

March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 15 Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

Due to logistics during construction, The Women's Conference Committee and The Akiba Bookstore's Changing the World! 2nd Annual Women's History Month Afternoon with Women Authors Has Been Postponed To A Later Date. 2017 MAAFA SET! February 5, 12 and 19, and 26 2017 $35 - CD SET • $45 - DVD SET

BLACK WOMEN MATTER! LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE POSTERS - $10

NEW AKIBA STORE HOURS Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, CLOSED. Sunday, after each Worship Service (773) 962 - 5660 • www.trinitychicago.org/shop

The philanthropic mindset of millennials is greatly applauded. Encouraging research shows that this generation of young people between the ages of 18- 34 aren’t as enamored with hoarding millions (and billions) of dollars, as they are with being socially responsible and doing the right thing.

Case in point: Chancellor Bennett (aka Chance the Rapper) recently made major headlines in Chicago when the West Chatham native announced he was donating $1 million to support the always-ailing Chicago Public Schools. Obviously, that is a significant amount of money; but unfortunately, it’s just a drop in the bucket to the near billion dollar hole CPS has dug for itself; which makes you ponder how much education is really valued in this city, the state, and around the country. Consider while the new president is seeking more than $50 billion in additional military spending and the country’s education department constitutes a mere 3% of the budget, you realize it’s not a priority particularly for us.

Yet this is the knowledge economy. The 21st century is essentially about what you know and what you’re connected to, which, in many cases, is more valuable than money because information is really the new currency. That’s why we worked so very hard to make the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library a focal point in revitalizing the 95th Street Corridor. There are tons of information housed there, and while the Internet is remarkably wonderful, it can’t hold a candle to the physical presence of a world-class cultural institution of knowledge and discovery. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chance proved that big time! The recent three-time Grammy-award winner gives major credit to the Harold Washington Library’s YOUmedia space for mentoring him, musically, on the path to his skyrocketing young career. YOUmedia is a safe space within select public libraries that is exclusively for teens to network, collaborate, and discover new technologies for free. One such feature is a music studio where teens can create and produce content without bearing the huge expense of a professional studio. As part of the Woodson restoration, Endeleo insisted that it have a YOUmedia space; last January, Chance joined library officials and the community to celebrate its opening.

Students and parents, the message is clear: The gatekeepers to opportunity are gone! Whatever you choose to do or be can be done without someone’s approval, using the power of technology and your own ingenuity. What we tell young people at Endeleo is that they must supplement traditional education with an entrepreneurial spirit and a mindset of lifelong learning. Use what’s available to you for free to carve your own paths and to enrich your lives and those in your community. Then you can tell the so-called powers- that-be, “You don’t want no problem with me!”

Endeleo is progress, growth, and development March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 17 Calendar TODAY 3/19 THURSDAY 3/23 cont. 400 W. 95th Street 7:00 p.m. Servant Leadership - 202 7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA Sanctuary Choir - SA 9:30 a.m. Servant Leadership - 206 Emmaus Road - WC 11:00 a.m. Worship Service/Baby Dedication Ceremony – SA 1:05 .m. Women’s Conference Prayer & Fasting FRIDAY 3/24 Committee - 203 400 W. 95th Street 2:00 p.m. Deacon Leadership Team - WC 11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 202 6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA Women’s Conference Scholarship Committee - 203 Healing Ministry - WC 12:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - SA 5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 203 MONDAY 3/20 5:30 p.m. #hearmenow - SA 400 W. 95th Street 6:30 p.m. Women’s Conference Special Care - NII CHURCH CLOSED SATURDAY 3/25 400 W. 95th Street TUESDAY 3/21 12:00 a.m. #hearmenow - A 7:00 a.m. Food Share Ministry - FH 400 W. 95th Street 8:00 a.m. Zumba - Robicheaux Park 11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House - NNII East 9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class 1:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - 203 - Library 5:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Ministry (Concert) - 116 Saturday Bible School: Adults - WC 6:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Ministry - NII West Saturday Bible School: Easter Play Rehearsal - SA Sisterhood Ministry - 120 Saturday Bible School: Pre-School - 2nd Grade Women’s Chorus - SA - 120 7:00 p.m. Mental Health Support Group - 102 Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teen Class - 203 Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Saturday Bible School: 3rd - 6th Grade - 202 Singles Planning Committee - 207 11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 202 Sanctuary Choir Servant Leaders - BR Isuthu - Right of Passage - 207 12:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry - 102 WEDNESDAY 3/22 Isuthu – Ashante’ Nation - BR 400 W. 95th Street 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC 10:00 a.m. AARP Driving Class - 202 2:00 p.m. Isuthu - Fante` & Ga Nations - WC 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC New Greeters Orientation - 120 6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH 2:30 p.m. Armor Bearers Meeting - BR Prayer and Praise Service - WC 4:30 p.m. Armor Bearers - SA Armor Bearer Training - 203 5:30 p.m. Tangeni Placement Rehearsal - SA 7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THURSDAY 3/23 DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL 400 W. 95th Street Join Pastor Moss for 10:00 a.m. AARP Driving Class - 202 his monthly Divine Career Fair Expo - A Imagination telephone 1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Special Events Committee - 207 2:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 202 message, 11:55 a.m., 5:30 p.m. #hearmenow - A Thursday, April 13, 2017. 6:00 p.m. Stewardship Servant Leaders - 120 Dial 712-775-7031, 6:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Ministry - NII East enter passcode 634787; Domestic Violence Ministry - 102 My Brother’s Keeper - BR press the “#” key (Please note new call-in number) March 19, 2017 18 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Events A WONDER IN MY SOUL Through today, Sunday, CHURCHWIDE EVENTS March 19, Victory Gardens, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite The story surrounds longtime hair salon owners you to visit our library and explore the volumes on grappling with the decision to remain in their Bible study, African American history and culture, beloved South side neighborhood or relocate The focus for the month of March is “From the under the pressures of gentrification and crime, Pastor’s Library”: God’s Abundant Table, by Cynthia Tickets and information. Call 773-871-3000 or visit Campbell; A Time to Speak, by Jarvis Collier; Courage victorygardens.org to Think Differently, by George Johnson; The Black DOLLARS & CENTS Church, by Reginald Davis; Less than Tipping: Women’s Financial Literacy Twenty-five Reasons to Tithe, by William Watley, Workshop, aturday. April 29, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 PhD, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, p.m., Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 Hosted by the Beacon of Light Foundation of Eta p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Information and to register, email MINISTRY EVENTS [email protected] KICK THE CHAOS EMMAUS “GRIEF” WORK MINISTRY Thursday, Workshop, Saturday, March 25, March 23, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hyatt Place Chicago South, topic: “The Storm Is Passing Over,” Information, 5225 S. Harper Ave., Presented by CGWW Books Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773- LLC, featuring Andrea Wright, Hosted by C. Lynn 966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@ Williams, Information and tickets, visit www. trinitychicago.org kickthechaosworkshop.com or call 224-357-315 MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE GREETERS MINISTRY is seeking new members, 2017 Dinner and Discussions Series, Thursday, May 18, Join us for our next orientation session, Saturday, EVENTS March 25, 2:00 p.m., Room 120, Information, Call “Utilizing Social Media,” RSVP and Information, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2324 Call Rev. Nannette Banks, 773-947-6322 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTS MOTHERS R SPECIAL, Celebrating Momma n’Em, 3RD ANNUAL FAIRY GODMOTHER SHOPPE Prom A Collection of over 100 Momma stories, Sunday, Dress Giveaway, Saturday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. – April 30, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Chuck’s Haven 1:00 p.m., North Lawndale College Prep, 1313 S. Banquet Hall, 14844 Chicago Rd., Dolton, IL, Hosted Sacramento Blvd., hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, by Memory Lane Publishers, Presenting Mrs. Inc., Includes personal shoppers, accessories, Monica Brown Moss, Dr. Obari Cartman, and State High School ID required, To donate gently used Sen. Mattie Hunter, Lunch, raffle prizes, Games and formalwear, jewelry, or shoes, Volunteer, register more, Tickets and info, Call 312-315-5410, Email and information, email [email protected] by [email protected], or visit http://tinyurl. March 18 com/MothersRSpecial

th AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS Wednesday, March ZETA PHI BETA SORORIY, Tau Alpha Zeta Chapter 4 22, and Thursday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, “Melanin Magic,” Saturday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Dorchester Trinity UCC, Room 202, Arrive at 9:45 each day, th Information and to register, Call Kathryn Kemp, 312- Banquet Center, 1515 E. 154 St., Dolton, IL, We 802-5428 have granted over $12,000 in scholarhships; with your support, we can do more, Information and tickets, visit www.taualphazeta.com March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 19 Announcements

Save the Date! 2017 Party With A Purpose Celebrating the 9th Pastoral Anniversary of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Friday, June 2, 2017 More Details Coming Soon!

March 19, 2017 20 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements UPDATE! THE ETHIOPIAN SOJOURN IS SOLD OUT! REVISED ETHIOPIAN SOJOURN READING ASSIGNMENTS*

MARCH 2017 African Christianity: An African Story, Ed. By Ogbu Kalu, Africa World Press, Inc., 1st Ed. (Aug. 16, 2007) Reading Assignment #5 – Pages 89-97

APRIL 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley Blackwell (Feb. 14, 2001) Reading Assignment #6 – Pages 45-53

MAY 2017 A History of Christianity in Africa: From Antiquity to the Present, Isichei, Elizabeth, Eerdmans; 1st print edition (Feb. 22, 1995) Reading Assignment #7 - Chapter 1 – North African Christianity Antiquity

JUNE 2017 A History of Ethiopia, Marcus, Harold G. University of California Press; Updated ed. Edition (Jan. 7, 2002) Reading Assignment #8 - Chapter 2

ADDITIONAL READING

Stony the Road We Trod: African American Biblical Interpretation, Felder, Cain Hope, Fortress Press; 1st Ed. (June 1, 1991) • Chapter 7 – The Black Presence in the Old Testament • Chapter 8 – Beyond Identification: The Use of Africans in Old Testament Poetry and Narratives

The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley-Blackwell (Feb. 14, 2001) • Pages 45-53

The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in an Age of Empire, Jones, Raymond, Belknap Press; Reprint edition (March 23, 2015) • Introduction • The Road to Adwa - Chapters 1-7 • The Battle – Chapters 8-13

March 19, 2017 22 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 2017 Churchwide Theme 18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 (NRSV)

1st Quarter Theme: Growing in Love 3rd Quarter Theme: Growing in Holiness

January - Ephesians 3:16-19 (NRSV) July - 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may 1Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and 17 power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded 18 in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, August - Romans 12:2 (NIV) with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height 2 19 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. God. September - Exodus 15:2 (MSG) February - Philippians 1:9-11 (NRSV) God is my strength. God is my song, and, yes! God is my 9And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more salvation.This is the kind of God I have and I’m telling the world! and more with knowledge and full insight 10to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11having produced the harvest of 4th Quarter Theme: Maturing in Christ righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. October - James 1:2-4 (NIV) 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you March - John 13:34 (NRSV) face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing 34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. of your faith produces perseverance. 4Let perseverance finish Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. nd 2 Quarter Theme: November - Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV) Growing in the Word of God 12In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s 13 April - Colossians 3:16 (NRSV) word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with 14 one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. May - Luke 8:14 (NRSV) December - 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) 14As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked by the reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not childhood behind me. mature.

June - 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 23 Services and Support Blaine DeNye Library Drug & Alcohol Immabasi Health & (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 Recovery Ministry Wellness Ministry TUES and THURS Tough Love / Free “N” One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319 WEDNESDAY Immabasi Support Groups: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Endeleo Institute Diabetes SATURDAY (773) 966-1508 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MON – THURS Family Caregivers 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Can-Cer-Vive Helpline FRIDAY Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342 Career Development Endowment Committee/ Kujichagulia Special Ministry Planters Society Citizens Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344 [email protected] [email protected] Legal Clinic Counseling Ministry Financial Counseling 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2339 (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 Consortium [email protected] (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS Credit Union 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (773) 966 - 1505 Walk-ins Welcome (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) George Washington Carver TUES & THURS: Garden TUES-THURS-SAT Math Tutorial 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338 SUNDAY After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services Healing Ministry Prison Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354 Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Trinity Computer (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 Learning Center (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333 Housing Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

March 19, 2017 24 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. TRINITY UCC YOUTH CHOIRS SPRING CONCERT “Honoring the Past, Looking Forward To Our Future” 1 Thessalonians 12:3 (NIV) and Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Featuring Imani Ya Watume • The Little Warriors for Christ • Walaika

Special Guests: FM Supreme and King Melik PALM SUNDAY GOOD FRIDAY 7 LAST WORDS Sunday, April 9, 2017 Friday, April 14, 2017 All Worship Services 12:00 p.m. Guest Preachers Rev. Veronica McAlpine Bishop Yvette Flunder EASTER WEEK PRAYER SERVICE Bishop Vashti McKenzie Rev. Raquel Gill Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Dr. Eboni Marshall 7:00 p.m. Rev. Teresa Fry-Brown Rev. Traci Blackmon

MAUNDY THURSDAY EASTER SUNDAY Thursday, April 13, 2017 Sunday, April 16, 2017 7:00 p.m. All Worship Services

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 • www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture